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From: graham@venus.iucf.indiana.edu (JIM GRAHAM)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.datacomm
Subject: VLT and FIFOBBS.REXX
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Date: 11 Feb 91 00:48:31 GMT
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I just got the latest version of VLT, which includes an AREXX script
file for a simple bbs.

I have managed to get the bbs to run locally, by running VLT,
turning off the serial.device, and selecting fifobbs.rexx from the
Arexx scripts menu, along with the parameter "local".

My question is, How do I get it to run remotely.

More specifically,  what is the sequence of events that I must go
through in order to make fifobbs.rexx work in remote?

The docs aren't clear here.

Here's what I've tried....

1.) RUN VLT.
2.) Turn fifo pipe ON.
3.) Turn serial.device off.
4.) Open up the AREXX Scripts requestor and
    a.) Select fifobbs.rexx.
    b.) append the parameter "remote" to the end of it.
    c.) Press return.

At this point, VLT screen is blank except for cursor.

Additionally, TR light on modem is OFF.

So, I don't see how this can work anyway, since the modem is not
ready.

This leads me to more questions about modem setup.

1.) How does fifobbs.rexx ANSWER an incoming call?
    Must I set the modem myself for auto-answer?

Would someone help?

Willy?

Thanks,
-Jim


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